Idaho County Health Data
Idaho County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
70.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Idaho County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Idaho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Idaho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Idaho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.6% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Idaho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Idaho County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Idaho County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Idaho County, Idaho.
In Idaho County, the ratio of mental health providers is 84 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. This availability of specialized care is the county's most distinct metric when compared to other benchmarks. In contrast, the county's life expectancy is 78.4 years, which is nearly a year longer than the state average of 77.5 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 82 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, 19.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 11.4%, which is similar to the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.